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Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Science

4.4 • 5.9K Ratings

Overview

Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

2738 Episodes

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dragonslayer

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe raise all praise to the great dragon Vermithrax Pejorative in 1981’s “Dragonslayer.” They also really like Ralph Richardson. (originally published 4/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Published: 28 April 2025

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/4/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the stone spheres of Costa Rica…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons

Only science and logic can save us from dark magic and dragons! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1982 Rankin and Bass animated film "The Flight of Dragons," featuring the voice talents of John Ritter and James Earl Jones. (Originally published 11/18/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/2/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Cynicism, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 5 - The She-Wolf

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the female werewolves…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Cynicism, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Devil Girl From Mars

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1954 Scottish sci-fi film “Devil Girl From Mars,” featuring a fashionable Martian queen, her robot Chani and interplanetary intrigue on the Scottish moors. (originally published 09/09/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

From the Vault: Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author and illustrator George O'Connor, creator of the popular Olympions graphic novel series, about his new venture into the world of Norse mythology, beginning with “Asgardians: Odin,” out now in all formats. (Originally published 3/26/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema: Virtuosity

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a glistening example of 90s cyberslop: 1995’s “Virtuosity,” directed by Brett Leonard and starring Academy Award-winning actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature” and Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum. Pre-order "Forest Euphoria" at https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/forest-euphoriaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 4 - Ancient Moon

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the earliest clear depictions of the werewolf…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 3 of 3) (3/28/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dead Mountaineer's Hotel

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Estonian sci-fi thriller “Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel,” based on the novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. (originally published 3/22/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 2 of 3) (originally published 3/21/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: A Bucket of Blood

Hideous and eloquent! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club returns to Weirdhouse Cinema to discuss Roger Corman's 1959 Beatnik horror comedy "A Bucket of Blood," starring Dick Miller. (originally published 1/5/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

STBYM Listener Mail: The Magical Mystery Cult

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 3 - Lycaon

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the Myth of Lycaon…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 4

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. (part 4 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Weirdhouse Rewind: Wolf Devil Woman

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1982 Taiwanese fantasy wuxia film Wolf Devil Woman, starring and directed by the amazing Pearl Chang! (originally published 4/5/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Wolf Devil Woman

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1982 Taiwanese fantasy wuxia film Wolf Devil Woman, starring and directed by the amazing Pearl Chang! (originally published 4/5/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 1 of 3) (3/19/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema: La Loba (1965)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico’s first werewolf movie “La Loba” (AKA “The She-Wolf”) from 1965, starring Kitty de Hoyos as a female lycanthrope and co-starring Roberto Cañedo and José Elías Moreno. Draw blood!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 2 - Name of the Wolf

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a breakdown of lycan terminology...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Purana Mandir

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the Bollywood horror films of the Ramsay brothers with 1984's “Purana Mandir.” Can Suman and Sanjay overcome an evil curse and a monstrous warlock to save their relationship? Find out… (originally published 06/30/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 4

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 4 of 4, originally published 3/14/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Telephone Box

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Antonio Mercero, written by José Luis Garci and starring José Luis López Vázquez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 3

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 3 of 4, originally published 3/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

The Monstrefact: Werewolves, Part 1 - Beginnings

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert begins a series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gorgo

Can London survive the bond between a giant monster and its young? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 British kaiju film “Gorgo,” starring Bill Travers and William Sylvester. (originally published 1/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 2 of 4, originally published 3/7/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quest (1984)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Mystery Cults, Part 4

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

The Monstrefact Redux: The Salamander

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… (originally published 1/17/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

The Plight of Amphibians, with Mark Mandica

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe chat with Mark Mandica, executive director of the Amphibian Foundation. Mark returns to the show to discuss the plight of amphibians and current conservation efforts for critically endangered species.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Queen of Blood

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” starring John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper and Florence Marly as the titular alien monarch. (originally published 05/26/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 1 of 4, originally published 3/5/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema: Forbidden Planet

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robby the Robot. The film also features the first full-length electronic musical score, by Bebe and Louis Barron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Mystery Cults, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

The Monstrefact Redux: The Hecatoncheires

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Mystery Cults, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Flash Gordon (1980)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Dino De Laurentiis’s 1980 sci-fi comic book extravaganza “Flash Gordon,” directed by Mike Hodges and featuring the music of Queen. (originally published 2/16/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

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